A comprehensive biography of Raila Odinga, exploring his journey from political detainee to Prime Minister, his five presidential bids, and his complex legacy in shaping modern Kenya.
The world received the news on October 15, 2025, with profound shock: Raila Amolo Odinga, Kenya's perennial opposition leader and former prime minister, had passed away at age 80 after suffering a cardiac arrest while in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India.
For decades, Odinga had been more than just a politician in Kenya; he was a living symbol of the nation's struggle for democracy, a figure who embodied both its promise and its...
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